Moinabad Electrocution | Hyderabad, Oct. 31: Two students, both aged around 20, died after allegedly coming into contact with an electrified fence installed around an agricultural field to prevent wild boars from damaging crops. The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday on the outskirts of Peddamangalaram village in Moinabad mandal of Rangareddy district.
According to preliminary information provided by officials, the victims were passing by an agricultural field in Survey No. 330 when they accidentally touched a live GI wire fence. The field belongs to Penta Reddy of the Bolen Cheruvu area.
The farmer had reportedly installed the fence around his paddy field to protect the crops from wild boars. However, the wire was connected to an electricity supply, resulting in a fatal electric shock to the two youngsters.
Moinabad Electrocution Incident Prompts TGSPDCL Safety Warning
Following the incident, the Telangana Southern Power Distribution Company Limited (TGSPDCL) appealed to farmers and the public not to install electrified GI wires or electrically charged fences around agricultural fields.
The power utility warned that such practices pose serious risks to farmers, passers-by, children and livestock. It urged people to adopt safe and lawful methods to protect crops from wild animals.
Legal Action Against Electrified Fences
Officials cautioned that installing unauthorised electrified fences around agricultural fields is illegal and dangerous.
Unauthorised use of electricity for such purposes could attract action under Section 135 of the Electricity Act, 2003, which deals with electricity theft.
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Officials also said that if negligence results in loss of human life, criminal action could be initiated under Section 106(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, depending on the circumstances and investigation findings.
Moinabad Electrocution | TGSPDCL Issues Electrical Safety Guidelines
TGSPDCL urged the public to follow these precautions to prevent electrocution incidents:
- Do not install electrified GI wires or electrically charged fences around agricultural fields.
- Never touch snapped, fallen or hanging electrical wires.
- Do not attempt to remove, shift or move fallen electrical wires.
- Immediately inform electricity department officials or call the toll-free helpline 1912 after noticing an electrical hazard.
The power utility stressed that unsafe electrical practices can endanger lives and urged farmers to follow safety measures while protecting their crops.
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